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FL Beach Access

505 access points · 10 counties

Southwest & Gulf Coast beach access

Access points that Florida DEP lists on the peninsula Gulf coast, from the Big Bend south through Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Lee and Collier to Monroe County. Florida DEP lists 505 public beach access points in this region on the Southwest & Gulf Coast. 260 record parking, 96 record restrooms and 14 record a lifeguard; 65 are marked Limited Access.

Well-equipped accesses on the Southwest & Gulf Coast

The 24 accesses with the most DEP-recorded amenities. Pick a county above for the full list.

Beach Walk

Clearwater Beach · Pinellas County

Full Access With ParkingSouthwest & Gulf CoastPaid parking ($2.00/hr, DEP-listed)
  • Restrooms
  • Showers
  • Lifeguard
  • ADA accessible
  • +2 more
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Counties on the Southwest & Gulf Coast

Compare regions in our Gulf vs. Atlantic guide.

Frequently asked questions

How many public beach accesses are there in the Southwest & Gulf Coast?

The Florida DEP public beach access layer lists 505 access points in the Southwest & Gulf Coast. DEP marks each one Full Access, Full Access With Parking or Limited Access. Our data was downloaded October 2026.

Which the Southwest & Gulf Coast beach accesses have parking?

260 of the listed accesses record parking (a parking lot, a space count or a "Full Access With Parking" status). Use the Parking filter above to see them. Space counts come from DEP surveys and may have changed.

Do the Southwest & Gulf Coast beaches charge for parking or entry?

DEP records an entrance or parking fee at 133 of these accesses. A blank fee field means DEP didn't record one, not that parking is free. Check the posted signs or the managing park or city. See free vs. paid beach parking.

Are there ADA-accessible beach accesses in the Southwest & Gulf Coast?

DEP marks 152 of these accesses as ADA accessible and 163 as having ADA parking. Accessibility can change with erosion and repairs, so confirm before you go. See our ADA beach tips.